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Mary Pasquinelli, DNP, to receive James L. Mulshine, M.D., National Leadership Award for her establishment of lung cancer screening program

For Immediate Release Lisa Berry Edwards Managing Director, External Affairs Prevent Cancer Foundation lisa.edwards@preventcancer.org 703-519-2107 Alexandria, Va. (Nov. 3, 2021) — Mary Pasquinelli, DNP, a…

Lung cancer screening can pave the way for COVID-19 recovery

Dr. David Yankelevitz is a Professor of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. COVID-19, a disease which primarily affects the respiratory system, has…

ICYMI: October 2, 2015

Feature Story A Blood Test for Early Cancer Detection Sparks Debate MONDAY, September 28, 2015 (Wall Street Journal) — Scientists have long dreamed of spotting…

Lung cancer CT scans: For older, heavy smokers

New lung cancer screening guidelines from the American Cancer Society recommend annual CT lung scans (low-dose computed tomography) for people ages 55 to 74 who…

Mary Ellen Kirkbride’s Lung Cancer Story

A True Fighter Nearly five years ago, Mary-Ellen Kirkbride responded to a lung cancer researcher’s call for help. Her intent was simple — to honor her…

Lung Cancer Survivor’s Story: Don’t Ignore the Symptoms

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Learn how you can reduce your risk of lung cancer.   Editor’s Note: Guest blogger Laura McCracken was a graphic designer…